Senior Accountant Financial Reporting

Winchesters; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

10% target bonus

Job summary

Winchesters is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant in the Northeast GTA (4 days in-office, near the 401). The role supports monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting and reports to the VP, Finance.

The ideal candidate is a CPA with IFRS expertise and solid audit background, capable of working across multiple entities. Base salary $90,000–$95,000 CAD plus a 10% target bonus and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• CPA designation and IFRS expertise required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting schedules for balance sheet and income statement.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Support consolidation and external reporting, including MD&A preparation.
• Coordinate external audits and loan compliance reporting.
• Assist cross-functional teams to improve reporting and close processes.

Skills

CPA designation

IFRS knowledge

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Audit experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Consolidation software

Job description

Northeast GTA, ON (4 days a week in-office, close to the 401)

$90,000 to $95,000 base salary plus 10% target bonus, and excellent benefits

Our client is a publicly listed, multi-entity organization based in the Northeast GTA with strong growth potential. They are seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant to join their Finance team and support the company's monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.

Reporting to the VP, Finance, this role will be responsible for preparing and maintaining financial reporting schedules, performing account reconciliations, supporting the consolidation process, assisting with the preparation of financial statements and Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A), coordinating external audit requirements, and supporting quarterly loan compliance reporting. The ideal candidate is a CPA with strong technical accounting knowledge under IFRS, a solid audit background, and the ability to work across multiple entities and departments.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Prepare and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting schedules for balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations, investigate variances, and coordinate timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and supporting documentation.
• Review financial information for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with IFRS and company accounting policies.

Consolidation & External Reporting

• Assist with consolidation of multiple entities, including intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, and review of subsidiary financial information.
• Assist with preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements under IFRS.
• Assist with preparation and review of the company's MD&A and related financial reporting disclosures.
• Support technical accounting research and documentation for new transactions and complex accounting matters.

Audit & Loan Compliance

• Support quarterly reviews and annual audits by external auditors, preparing working papers, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate audit requests across Finance and other departments, and respond to auditor questions.
• Assist with quarter‑end loan compliance reporting, covenant calculations, and compliance certificates required by lenders.

Cross‑Functional Coordination & Process Improvement

• Coordinate with accounting, operations, tax, legal, and other departments to ensure transactions are properly reflected in the financial statements.
• Support internal controls over financial reporting, and identify opportunities to improve reporting, reconciliation, and close processes.
• Support the VP, Finance on financial reporting, technical accounting, audit, and other special projects as required.

Requirements

• CPA designation required, with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 3–5 years of relevant accounting and audit experience, ideally including time at a public accounting firm; Big Four experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of IFRS, with experience in financial statement preparation, external audits, and consolidations.
• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to work with large, complex financial datasets; experience with ERP and consolidation systems is an asset.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to independently investigate and resolve accounting issues.